headlights HONDA CROSSTOUR 2013 1.G Owners Manual

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Quick Reference Guide
❙Wipers/Washers (P 123)
❙Navigation System Voice Control Buttons *

(P224) See Navigation System Manual
❙(+ / (- / / Buttons (P 168)
❙SOURCE Button (P 168)
❙ (Display) Button *
(P 186, 218)
❙Headlights/Turn Signals (P 119)
❙Fog Lights (P 122)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift down) *
(P 431)
❙Paddle Shifter (Shift up) *
(P 431)
❙Lane Watch TM *
(P 444)
❙Horn (Press an area around .)
❙Bluetooth ® HandsFreeLink ® System
Voice Control Buttons (P 320, 332, 367)
❙ (Select/Reset) Knob
(P 84)
❙Brightness Control (P 125)
❙Cruise Control Buttons (P 432)
* Not available on all models
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Visual Index
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Quick Reference Guide
❙Windshield Wipers (P 123, 493)
❙Maintenance Under the Hood (P 469)
❙Fog Lights (P 122, 486)
❙Front Turn Signal/Parking Lights (P 119, 489)
❙Side Marker Lights (P 119, 488)
❙Tires (P 497, 517)
❙How to Refuel (P 457)
❙Opening/Closing the Tailgate (P 105)
❙Rear Wiper (P 124, 495)
❙Back-Up Lights (P 490)
❙Brake/Taillights (P 490)
❙Rear Turn Signal Lights (P 490)
❙Rear Side Marker Lights (P 490)
❙Multi-View Rear Camera (P 455)
❙Rearview Camera (P 454)
❙Rear License Plate Lights (P 492)
❙Headlights (P 119, 484)
❙Power Door Mirrors (P 131)
❙Door Lock/Unlock Control (P 94)
❙High-Mount Brake Light (P 492)
❙Tailgate Release Button (P 106)
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uuIndicatorsu
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Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanation
High Beam
Indicator●
Comes on when the high beam headlights are on.—
Lights On
Indicator
●Comes on whenever the light switch is on, or in AUTO when the exterior lights are on.●
If you remove the key from the ignition switch or set
the power mode to ACCESSORY or VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) while the exterior lights are on, a chime
sounds when the driver’s door is opened.
Fog Light
Indicator● Comes on when the fog lights are on.—
Daytime Running
Lights Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Comes on if there is a problem with the DRL system.
●Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Daytime Running Lights P. 122
Side Airbag Off
Indicator
●
Comes on for a few seconds when you turn
the ignition switch to ON
(w *1
, then goes
off.
● Comes on when the passenger side airbag
system is automatically shut off.
●It does not mean there is a problem with your side airbags.
● Comes on when nobody is sitting in the
passenger seat - Have the vehicle checked by a
dealer.
● Comes on when someone is sitting in the seat -
Have the passenger sit properly.U.S.
Canada
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluTurn Signals
Continued
Controls
Turn SignalsThe turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w*1
.
■ One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch*1
.
■ High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■ Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■ Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch or
leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on. 2 Lights On Indicator P. 79
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate lights
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Controls
Automatic lighting control can be used when
the ignition switch is in ON (w *1
.
When you turn the light switch to AUTO, the
headlights and other exterior lights will switch
on and off automatically depending on the
ambient brightness.
uYou can change the auto light sensitivity setting.
2 Customized Features *
P. 281
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Lighting Control1Automatic Lighting Control
We recommend that you turn on the lights manually
when driving at night, in a dense fog, or in dark areas
such as long tunnels or parking facilities.
The light sensor is in the location shown below.
Do not cover this light sensor with anything;
otherwise, the automatic lighting system may not
work properly.
Adjust the auto light sensitivity as follows:
SettingThe exterior lights come on
when the ambient light is at
MAXHIGHMIDLOWMIN
Light Sensor
Models with audio/information screen
Bright
Dark
Models with audio/information screen
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluLight Switches
Controls
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you remove the key and close the driver’s door.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off
within 15 seconds after you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), take the
remote with you, and close the driver’s door.
uYou can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features *
P. 281
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0 *1
with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver’s door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver’s door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
All models
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering WheeluFog Lights
Controls
Fog LightsWhen the low beam headlights are on, turn
the fog light switch on to use the fog lights.
Daytime Running Lights
The high beam headlights come on slightly dimmer than normal when the following
conditions have been met:•The ignition switch is in ON
(w *1
.
• The headlight switch is off, or in .
• The parking brake is released.
The lights remain on even if you set the parking brake. Turning off the ignition
switch or setting the power mode to VEHICLE OFF will turn off the daytime running
lights.
The high beam headlights return to the origin al brightness once the headlight
switch is turned on.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1Fog Lights
When the fog lights are on, the indicator in the
instrument panel will be on.
They go off when the headlights turn off, or when
the daytime running lights are on. 2 Fog Light Indicator P. 79
Fog Light Switch
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Controls
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror
Adjust the angle of the rearview mirror when you are sitting in the correct driving
position.When driving after dark, the automatic
dimming rearview mirror reduces the glare
from headlights behind you. Press the auto
button to turn this function on and off. When
activated, the auto indicator comes on.
■Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
1Adjusting the Mirrors
Keep the inside and outside mirrors clean and
adjusted for best visibility.
Adjust the mirrors before you start driving.2 Adjusting the Seat Positions P. 133
Indicator Auto Button Sensor
1Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
The auto dimming function cancels when the shift
position is in
(R.
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Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Keyless
Access
Setup
Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Driver Door Only
*1
/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors.
On
*1
/Off
Keyless Access Beep Sets the beeper sound or not when you grab
either front door handle. On
*1
/Off
Lighting Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors. 60seconds
/
30seconds *1
/
15seconds
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door. 60seconds
/
30seconds /
15seconds *1
/
0seconds
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come on. Max
/High /Mid *1
/
Low /Min
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uuCustomized Features*u
Features
*1:Default SettingSetup
Group Customizable Features Description Selectable Settings
Vehicle
Settings Driving
Position
Setup
Memory Position Link
Changes the driver’s seat and door mirror
positions to a stored setting. On
*1
/Off
Keyless
Access
Setup Door Unlock Mode
Changes which doors unlock when you grab the
driver’s door handle. Drivers Door Only
*1
/
All Doors
Keyless Access Light Flash Causes some exterior lights to blink when you
unlock/lock the doors. On
*1
/Off
Keyless Access Beep Causes the beeper to sound when you unlock/lock the doors.
On
*1
/Off
Lighting Setup Interior Light Dimming
Time
Changes the length of time the interior lights stay
on after you close the doors. 60seconds
/
30seconds *1
/
15seconds
Headlight Auto Off Timer Changes the length of time the exterior lights
stay on after you close the driver’s door. 60seconds
/
30seconds /
15seconds *1
/
0seconds
Auto Light Sensitivity Changes the timing for the headlights to come
on. Max
/High /Mid *1
/
Low /Min
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